OBAYASHI CORPORATION is seeking qualified candidates with an interest in Tunneling and/or Underground Projects in USA.

ROLE: Contribute and learn about tunneling and underground projects (TBM tunnels, SEM tunnels, micro-tunneling, shafts, mining and any other underground structure works) undertaken by Obayashi Corporation to manage self-perform activities and coordinate subcontractors’ works.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist with daily field operations
• Take direction from Project Engineers and Managers for day to day tasks
• Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management
• Assist with scheduling subcontractors and vendors, working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials
• Perform quality control duties
• Maintain daily logs (written and photos) as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions
• Identify potential hazards and report them to supervisors to ensure a safe working environment.
• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities
• Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction
• Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.

Education & Work Experience:

• Highly motivated, confident, goal-oriented and entrepreneurial
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and a record of collaboration and teamwork
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree; Engineering, or similar disciplines preferred
• Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Skills:

• Strong Computer Skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Attention to details and ability to recognize discrepancies.

OTHER:

• Able to work after hours, night shift, weekends, and on-call when needed.
• May be located on site fulltime for specific projects.
• Ability to walk and work on outdoor construction job sites.
• Ability to carry and/or lift up to 40 lbs.
• Have the ability to work underground
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must have a valid Driver's License

HOURLY PAY RANGES:

• $22-$26/ HOUR

The expected pay range for this position is $22.00 to $26.00 per hour. Obayashi Corporation provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About Obayashi

Obayashi Corporation has delivered quality solutions to infrastructure challenges across the globe for more than 130 years. Founded in 1892, Obayashi is the largest Japanese Contractor, consistently ranked in the Top 20 ENR Global Contractors and is the fourth largest International Contractor conducting business in the United States. Obayashi has been operating and completing projects in the United States since 1979. Obayashi provides a full range of general contractor services in both public works and private sectors including: office buildings, residences, tunnels, highways, rail systems, bridges, artificial islands, airports and nuclear power plants. Other services include urban planning and architecture, real estate and property development, environmental, and waste services. The North American Operations consolidated revenue is over $3 billion in the United States and Canada.   

Equal Opportunity Employer   

Obayashi Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers.